Price Per Square Foot Calculator
Divide a total price by area to get the price per square foot or meter, the fairest way to compare properties. You can also reverse it to find a total from a rate.
How to find price per square foot
- Choose square feet or square meters.
- Enter the total price and the area.
- Read the price per unit, or switch to reverse mode to get a total from a rate.
Examples
$300,000 home, 2,000 sqft
price 300000, area 2000
$150 per square foot
Frequently asked questions
How is price per square foot calculated?
Divide the total price by the area in square feet. A $300,000 home with 2,000 square feet is $150 per square foot.
Can I use square meters instead?
Yes. Switch the unit to square meters and the label updates to dollars per square meter.
Can I work backward from a rate?
Yes. Use reverse mode to multiply a price per unit by an area and get the total price.
Why compare on price per square foot?
It normalizes for size, so you can compare differently sized homes or units on equal footing.
Is my data private?
Yes. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
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